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As Chennai braces for new rain spell, more water released from lakes

CHENNAI: As new weather system may bring more rains to the city between December 16 and 18, the total quantum of discharge from reservoirs supplying water to the city has gone up by 2,000 cusecs. Water Resources Department increased the discharge from Chembarambakkam reservoir from 4,500 cusecs to 6,000 cusecs as of Saturday noon, and from Puzhal lake from 500 …

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54 cm rainfall recorded in Tirunelveli, Chennai dams open flood gates

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past 24 hours, leading to significant water accumulation in major reservoirs and prompting flood alerts in several regions. The state witnessed heavy downpours, with Tenkasi's Ayikudi recording over 30 cm of rainfall, propelling the district from a deficit to an excess in the northeast monsoon season. In Tirunelveli district, Oothu received …

Water supply from Veeranam tank in Cuddalore to Chennai, stalled

The supply of water from the Veeranam tank in Kattumannarkovil in Cuddalore district to Chennai was stalled from Wednesday, Februray 28, 2024 onwards, owing to dead storage. The Veeranam tank is one of the main drinking water sources for Chennai and irrigates about 45,000 acres of agricultural land in Bhuvanagiri, Kumaratchi, Parangipettai, Keerapalayam and Kattumannarkovil blocks in Cuddalore district. Supply …

State government mulling over 2 options to address flooding in southern areas of Chennai

Chennai rains: Red alert issued for 4 districts, 3 rain-related deaths reported

As many as three people were killed due to electrocution in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Chengalpettu districts in Tamil Nadu. The Chennai Traffic Police has sent out a statement saying that four subways has been closed and seven areas have been identified with water logging …

Depression triggers severe rains over Chennai

Heavy overnight rain led to flooding in several areas of Chennai on Sunday. 5.45 pm Highways department workers cement holes filled with stagnant water 5.40 pm Water overflows at a check dam on Kodaganar river 5.30 pm Residents suffer due to water-logged houses in Selvi Nagar on Monday 4.30 pm Adambakkam Police station shifted to new location The Adambakkam Police …

Chennai rain updates | November 7, 2021

Heavy overnight rain led to flooding in several areas of Chennai on Sunday. 6.15 pm Discharge from Chembarambakkam increased At 6 p.m. Tamil Nadu government has increased the discharge from Chembarambakkam reservoir from 1,000 cusecs to 2,000 cusecs 5.30 pm Traffic hit, transport services affected In view of heavy rains that led to inundation in Chennai, vehicular traffic, bus and …

Chennai: As Cyclone Nivar nears, 1,000 cusecs of water to be released from Chembarambakkam reservoir at noon

Orders have been issued for 1,000 cusecs of water to be released from the Chembarambakkam reservoir at noon. People stand on a rock while waves lash at Kovalam beach as Cyclone Nivar approaches the eastern Indian coast, in Chennai. The sudden release of huge quantities of water from Chembarambakkam into the Adyar river had resulted in devastating floods in 2015 …